Andersen Library’s Relaxathon

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Carol

Relaxathon

Andersen Library is busting stress this semester with a weeklong Relaxathon. The week will feature events aimed to lower the stress level of Whitewater students during the time leading up to exams. All activities will be held on the main floor of the Andersen Library and will run April 16-20, 2012.

Monday, April 16

  • Stress Ball Making table, stop in any time between 12:00-3:00p.m.

Tuesday, April 17

  • Intro Yoga class, 11:00-11:45am – Sign-up required, email: library@uww.edu
    • Led by Sharon Mueller, University Health & Counseling Services
  • Intro Belly dancing class, 1:00-1:45pm – Sign-up required, email: library@uww.edu
    • Led by Martha Stephenson, Andersen Library
  • Painted rock doorstoppers craft table, stop in any time between 12:00-3:00p.m.

Wednesday, April 18

  • Origami craft table, stop in any time between 12:00-3:00p.m.
  • Stress reduction presentation and guided meditation, 3:00-3:45p.m.
    • Presented by Whitney Henley, University Health & Counseling Services

Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20

  • Enter the Coloring Contest — or do crafts at the activity cart that will be available to students all week long.

The Andersen Library hosts various events throughout the school year aimed to educate and entertain the student body and community members. This event will help students cope with the stress that comes with exams by providing a small study break with events that engage their minds.

If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us as early as possible. Requests are confidential. Contact Rebecca Jones.

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The Résumé Doctor is in

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Barbara

clip art of person showing resume to another personThe Résumé Doctor will be making a library call on Apr 3 and Apr 4 (Tues and Wed) from 1-4 pm. Stop by with your résumé to have it professionally reviewed! No appointments necessary. Located on the second floor of Andersen Library near the circulation desk.

Andersen Library has resources about résumés, cover letters, and employment interviews.

Search HALCat (Harold Andersen Library’s catalog) to find titles such as Résumé magic: Trade secrets of a professional résumé writer (3rd-floor Main Collection, HF5383 .W46 2010), The quick résumé & cover letter book: Write and use an effective résumé in only one day (online, click “eBook Full Text” on the left after clicking the title link) and Cracking the new job market: The 7 rules for getting hired in any economy (2nd-floor New Arrivals Island, HF5382.75.U6 H65 2012).

Please ask a librarian for assistance with finding additional materials.

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Friday Library Video Fun

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Barbara

Hard to believe, but there are many videos about libraries out there…enjoy this one called “Funny Library Montage.” Do you recognize the movies and programs in it? Click the image to play:

YouTube Funny Library Montage

I got this, and saw several other videos, on a blog entry, “The Best Fun Videos About Books & Reading” by Larry Ferlazzo.

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 27

Posted on March 27, 2012 by kyle

Regulators Gone Wild

Regulators Gone Wild:
How the EPA Is Ruining American Industry
by Rich Trzupek
GE310 .T79 2011
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

It’s Spring Break, and it’s that time of year when college students [and those that may think they’re still in college] get a little crazy. Some might even say that they… go wild. Imagine my surprise when I was looking for this week’s featured title and found this gem that wasn’t referring to beach vacation exploits that should have been kept a secret.

Trzupek, an experienced environmental consultant, wants the world to know that the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], the government agency charged with protecting Mother Nature’s interests, isn’t doing their job. He contends that the regulators have thrown science out the door in favor of activist policies that offer no real benefit to the environment. The author covers the current green movement and its rampage against the private sector, which has sought to tie down American businesses. The book is certainly a different viewpoint from those proclaiming the gospel of going “environmentally friendly” and green.

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Spring Break hours

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Barbara

SPRING BREAK!
Andersen Library’s hours will be:

Sat-Sun Mar 24-25: CLOSED
Mon-Fri Mar 26-30: 8am-4:30pm
Sat Mar 31: CLOSED
Sun Apr 1: 3pm-2am (only 2nd floor is open midnight-2am)

Remember that even when the Library is closed or you are traveling, you can:

  • Search article databases …just login when prompted with your campus Net-ID (same as for your campus email or D2L),
  • Search the HALCat Library Catalog and use links to the titles that are online, including ereserves for classes,
  • Renew your checked-out books, DVDs, etc., online (once) through your Personal Record,
  • Consult online guides for assistance, including citation guides for APA, MLA, and Turabian format, and class assignment guides, and
  • Ask a librarian for help using email or chat, or phone us at the Reference Desk (262-472-1032) during Reference Desk hours (Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, Sunday March 27th 3-10pm).

Regular Spring Semester hours resume on Monday, April 2nd.

Enjoy the break safely, everybody.

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Searching for Shakespeare

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Martha

Are you looking for something Shakespearean? Is your curiosity excited by titles like “Bard’s Love Potion Brewed” (from the February 14th, 2002 edition of the Western Mail newpaper, p. 10) or “Abraham Lincoln’s Affinity for MacBeth” by James A. Stephenson (from the 1990 Midwest Quarterly Vol 31, pp. 270-279)? The World Shakespeare Bibliography is the place to find annotations for materials such as these two articles, relating to the great Bard.

The World Shakespeare Bibliography is a an online database produced by Shakespeare Quarterly that provides access to the most comprehensive international collection of annotations of scholarly resources about and theatrical productions by William Shakespeare. The collection includes books, articles, reviews, dissertations, and theatrical productions from around the world. The items reviewed include books, audiovisual materials, theatrical productions, and electronic materials.

Check it out now: World Shakespeare Bibliography Online

by Christine Fary

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 20

Posted on March 20, 2012 by kyle

Choke

Choke:
What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About
Getting It Right When You Have To
by Sian Beilock
BF575 .F14 B45 2011
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

We just had two candidates here interviewing for an open position, and they both were able to overcome the jackhammer and construction during their presentations. Not only that, they shared some really technology tools that I’ll write about later. However, I wonder if they’ve read this week’s featured title about the brain and overcoming pressure.

Beilock, a psychology professor at the University of Chicago, doesn’t freeze up when she’s talking about her research interest. She’s got this. That’s because she knows the tips and tricks of science when it comes to performance. Specifically, the research that she describes in her book deal with the physiological and neurological effects of stress and anxiety and its implications for high-intensity situations. The author devotes each chapter to specific cases, like the big test, practicing, or the main event itself. The work is written in an easy-to-understand fashion with examples that we can identify with, regardless of our comfort levels.

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Pinterest

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Barbara

Screen shot of Pinterest boardsAre you using Pinterest? I recently saw something about it in a job candidate’s application, and then I had a brief discussion about it with some students and faculty. And now I see that the Warhawk Social Media group will be talking about it at its meeting at 2pm this Friday, March 16th, in UC 261! Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting and learn more about it.

So, what is it? A virtual bulletin board for “pinning” up interesting things you find. The pins are images loaded from a web site (which links back to the site), or from your computer, and your description. You can share them with others, you can browse what others have pinned, and you can “repin,” “like” or comment on others’ pins. You can choose to follow someone if they seem to share your interests, and then you’ll be notified of their new pins. The site claims you can use it for inspiration…to discover new things, plan home decorations or weddings, save recipes, etc. You can choose to connect it with your Facebook account.

I’ve just started playing with it, and I also skimmed through the help (Pinning 101), which seemed pretty uncomplicated. I’ve mostly browsed the categories of existing boards, and I also tried out the search, e.g,. looking for a coworkers favorite boondock (for Boondock Saints).

Curious? Consider trying it out, and attending the campus session on Friday!

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3/15: Women in Leadership reception

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ronna

On Thursday, March 15, beginning at 1 pm in the Fern Young Terrace, the UWW Women’s Issues Committee will be holding their annual Women in Leadership awards reception. Opening remarks will be given by Provost Beverly Kopper. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

The Women in Leadership award recognizes the contributions of women from across campus–faculty, staff, and students. Among this year’s award recipients is Andersen Library’s very own Barbara Bren, Associate Professor & Coordinator of the Reference and Instruction Department, as well as Government Documents. The complete list of recipients includes:

Barbara Bren, Andersen Library
JoEllen Burkholder, Women’s Studies/Anthropology
Catherine Chan, Biological Sciences
Nicole Golden (student), Physical Education
Mary Kaster, Residence Life
Kate Loftus, University Alumni Relations and Development
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Special Education
Faye Schouten (Sergeant), University Police Services
JoEllen Shelton, Career and Leadership Development
Jane Fischer, Judy Lembrich, & Marsha McKinnon, University Health & Counseling Services

Congratulations to all of the honorees!

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 13

Posted on March 13, 2012 by kyle

All Business Is Local

All Business Is Local:
Why Place Matters More Than
Ever in a Global, Virtual World
by John Quelch & Katherine Jocz
HF5415.1265 .Q45 2012
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

As I was browsing the Whitewater Banner this morning, I came across the story about the Downtown Whitewater, Inc’s annual meeting and its awards for local businesses [Go SweetSpot!]. With this in mind, I then scanned the shelves of the New Arrivals Island and found this week’s featured title to be pretty appropriate, and not just because there’s a cup of coffee on the cover.

Quelch and Jocz, both affiliated with the Harvard Business School, posit the idea that the emphasis on global culture may not be all that it’s cracked up to be. While our world has definitely shrunk with the lightning-fast technological innovation, large, multinational corporations have to win battles on the local level in order to succeed. They contend that place, “the points at which individual consumers interact with individual brands,” should guide strategic decisions. Covering the psychological, physical, and virtual places, the authors discuss the impacts on marketing demonstrate this concept with a number of real-world examples. This title is perfect for those of you that are looking at the effects of global companies on local economies.

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